Battle of Gozo (1570)
The battle of Gozo was a naval battle between forces of Malta, then under the protection of the Order of Saint John, and the Ottomans. The battle took place on July 15, 1570, after four Maltese galleys encountered an Ottoman fleet under Uluj Ali. Three Maltese galleys were captured by the Ottomans, and one fled.
Naval battle of Gozo (1570) | |||||||
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Part of Ottoman–Venetian War (1570–1573) | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Order of Saint John | Ottoman Empire | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Francesco St Clement | Uluj Ali | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
4 galleys | 19 galleons | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
3 galleys lost 80 knights captured | Unknown |
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